Project Grant P042A251177

Woodland Community College received a $272,364 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services program (CFDA 84.042) for the period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. This award funds comprehensive student support services designed to enhance retention, persistence, and academic excellence for low-income, first-generation, and disabled undergraduate students, with a particular focus on English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. The services typically include academic tutoring, advising, career counseling, financial aid assistance, and workshops intended to increase completion and transfer rates among disadvantaged student populations.

The TRIO Student Support Services program represents a federal commitment to supporting disadvantaged college students through targeted interventions that enhance their potential for successfully completing postsecondary education programs. Woodland Community College, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, leverages this funding to provide integrated support services that address the unique needs of its ESL student population while simultaneously supporting other underrepresented groups. The award is part of a broader institutional effort by Woodland Community College to advance educational access and success for historically marginalized student populations across multiple federal grant initiatives.